Warren County history

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Warren County has a beautifully rich history. Below you can find some brief information on important years in our history. To the right of the timeline you will find all of the local museums and historical societies in Warren County. Thank you!

1795

Founding of Warren County

Warren was founded by General William Irvine and Andrew Ellicott and named after Major General Joseph Warren.

1795

Chief Cornplanter

Gaiant’wake, generally known as Cornplanter, was a Seneca war chief during the French and Indian War. In the latter, the Seneca and three other Iroquois nations were allied with the British. After the war, Cornplanter led negotiations with the United States and was signatory of the Treaty of Fort Stanwix (1784). He helped gain Iroquois neutrality during the Northwest Indian War. In postwar years, he worked to learn more about European-American ways and invited Quakers to establish schools in Seneca territory. Cornplanter had the schools closed due to the mistreatment of his people by the Americans.

1875

David Beaty

David Beaty discovered oil in his wife’s flower garden. This new discovery became the new focus in Warren’s industry, which created a booming economy. Many of the Victorian homes built in Warren are the result of profits from the oil industry.

1954

Murder in the Courtroom

Judge Allison Wade was the first judge to be shot and killed while sitting on the bench in the United States. The culprit was Norman Moon, who refused to pay $30 a week in support to his wife. You can purchase ‘Murder in the Courtroom’, a book about Norman Moon and Judge Wade, online or in certain stores.

1965

Kinzua Dam

As a result of a major flood in Pittsburgh due to the Allegheny River, a dam was constructed on the Allegheny river. Construction of the dam forced relocation of 600 Seneca from their reservation. The Allegheny reservoir now serves as a place to camp, hike, fish, and kayak/canoe.

51 Erie Ave, Irvine, PA 16329

Wilder Museum

7159 Scandia Rd, Russell, PA 16345

The Shed Gift Shop & Museum

814-757-4443

May thru October Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 11am-5pm

Other days by chance or appointment.

theshedscandia@verizon.net

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The Warren County Visitors Bureau will assume a leadership role to stimulate and support tourism and economic growth in Warren County, the Pennsylvania Wilds and Northwest Pennsylvania through education, promotion, marketing, and cooperative and regional partnerships to increase overnight stays.